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OPC Barcode
This Symbology is also known as Optical
Product Code, VCA Barcode, VCA OPC, Vision Council of America OPC Barcode
Overview
 The
key to the OPC system is the unique code and machine-readable symbol assigned
to every product. This code allows simpler and more accurate product
identification. The symbol makes possible the use of scanner-equipped data
entry devices. The OPC is a 10-digit, numeric code that identifies the
product and the manufacturer. The structure of the OPC code is the following:
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5 digits for Manufacturer Identification Number assigned by the Optical Product
Code Council, Inc.
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4 digits Item Identification Number assigned and controlled by the optical
manufacturer. The item identification number must be unique to each individual
product
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1 digit for checksum which is automatically calculated by BarcodeItem
Sample of an OPC Barcode How to create OPC barcodes using BarcodeItem
Note: Please refer to the Class
Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods
stated in this document.
In order to get an OPC barcode image, please follow these
steps:
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Set the Symbology property to Opc
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Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
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Set the BarWidth property to 0.015 (Value id expressed in Inches)
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Set the BarHeight property to 0.25 (Value is expressed in Inches)
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Set the QuietZone property to 0.165, 0, 0.165, 0 - Left, Top, Right, Bottom (Value is expressed in
Inches)
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Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 9 digits:
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5 digits for Manufacturer Identification Number assigned by the Optical Product
Code Council, Inc.
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4 digits Item Identification Number assigned and controlled by the optical
manufacturer. The item identification number must be unique to each individual
product
Example of OPC barcode images
Code property = 020711721 will produce the
following barcode image:
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